I have been reading Infinite Jest for the past 3 years (off and on, obviously!), and Infinite Summer seems like just the right kick in the pants to make me finally finally finish it (I'm currently at page 620 or so). I wanted to complete it in time for the release of The Pale King, also. The schedule would say I should start reading again in mid-August but I'll probably start sooner than to make sure I'll actually finish on time (I am not the fastest reader, clearly).

I was also really affected by his death, much more so than anyone else who I didn't know personally.